[ATTW-L] Job Posting for a TT Assistant Professor of Writing (Professional Writing) at the University of Central Arkansas

[Kyle Mattson]

The UCA Writing Program, housed in the School of Communication, seeks
applicants for a *tenure-track **Assistant Professor of Writing
(Professional Writing)*.

You may direct questions about the position to Dr. Scott Payne:
spayne at uca.edu

Full text of job ad available from this link (or text below link):
https://jobs.uca.edu/postings/6282



*FULL TEXT OF JOB AD:*
*Posting Number:* F0532019

*Position Title:* Assistant Professor of Writing: Professional Writing

*Department: *School of Communication - University of Central Arkansas

*Position Summary:* The University of Central Arkansas Assistant Professor
is responsible for teaching, research and service. This position is
governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy. The
position is tenure track and a nine-month appointment.

*Job Duties and Responsibilities:* The Writing Program, housed in the
School of Communication, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant
professor position beginning August 2020. Teaching load is 4/4 (12 hours
per semester). Responsibilities include teaching advanced courses in
professional and/or technical communication, rhetoric and composition, and
courses in first-year writing. The successful candidate must have the
capacity to teach, research, advise, and provide leadership. Preference
will be given to candidates who have training and experience in digital
and/or print media production, design thinking, working with community
partners, or related areas.

*Required Education and Experience:* Ph.D. in Professional/Technical
Communication, Rhetoric and Composition, Digital Rhetorics/New Media, or in
closely related field. Candidates must have a record of national, regional,
and local professional development. Applicants will have experience
teaching technical and/or professional writing and first-year writing. They
will also have a clear research agenda as well as familiarity with Adobe
Creative Suite or equivalent software.

*Preferred: *Additional interest in inclusive pedagogies and/or civic
engagement is valued.

*University, Campus, and Community Description:* Founded in 1907, UCA has
an enrollment of more than 11,000, of which approximately 1,800 are
graduate students. The university offers more than 90 undergraduate and 60
graduate certificate and degree programs, including seven doctoral
programs. The student body consistently scores above the national average
on the ACT exam. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and
its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities. The
campus is widely acclaimed for its beauty. UCA is located in Conway,
Arkansas, a thriving city of approximately 65,000 in central Arkansas, and
thirty minutes from Little Rock. Conway is home to several major
industries, two private colleges, an excellent public school system, and
strong private K12 schools. Residents have easy access to the Ouachita and
Ozark National forests and pristine wildlife areas near the Buffalo
National River.

*Background Check Statement:* This position may be subject to a
pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry, financial history
background check and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest
pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not
disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the
requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening
information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner
consistent with state and federal law.

*UCA EEO Statement:* The University of Central Arkansas is an affirmative
action/equal opportunity institution dedicated to attracting and supporting
a diverse student, faculty and staff population through enhanced
multicultural learning environments and opportunities. In keeping with its
nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and
programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of
individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of
gender, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national
origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation,
disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic
information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation
in its programs.

*Instructions to Applicants:* Review of applications begins November 18,
2019 and will continue until the position is filled.
Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae,
teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for
four references to UCA’s online application system:
https://jobs.uca.edu/postings/6282.

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*Kyle Mattson, Ph.D.*
Associate Professor
School of Communication, Thompson 325
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR 72035
+1 501.450.5110

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